Category: First Responders
Major Shakeup in Blue sUAS List: Eight Vendors Removed, Three New Added
As of March 6, 2025, the Blue sUAS Cleared List—a roster of U.S. government-approved drones—has undergone a dramatic update, shrinking from 15 vendors to 10 [more…]
A Farewell to Romeo Durscher: A Drone Visionary Who Soared for Good
On March 3, 2025, the drone industry lost a giant. Romeo Durscher, a Swiss-born pioneer who helped transform drones into life-saving tools for public safety [more…]
Drone-Assisted Rescue in Rimrock Highlights Growing Role of UAS in Emergency Response
On February 24, 2025, San Bernardino County Fire (SBCoFD) crews leveraged Drone Technology to rescue a 15-year-old boy trapped in a rock crevice for over [more…]
DJI Enterprise Teases Major Announcement with “Rise to Any Challenge” Event on February 27, 2025
DJI Enterprise, a leader in professional drone solutions, has sparked widespread speculation in the Drone Industry with its recent teaser announcement on X. The post, [more…]
Thermal Drone Proves Vital in Rescuing Crash Victim in Franklin County
In a striking demonstration of Drone Technology‘s life-saving potential, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office successfully located an injured woman after a crash in Darbydale, Ohio, [more…]
Rogue Drone Blocks Emergency Chopper in Child Rescue Drama
A medical helicopter rescue operation in Orangefield, Texas was impeded by a rogue drone, delaying emergency transport for a three-year-old drowning victim, according to Orange [more…]
Drone Operator Faces Charges After Super Scooper Collision
A 56-year-old Culver City resident has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges after his drone struck and damaged a firefighting aircraft during the recent [more…]
Alaska Telecom Deploys Innovative All-Weather DJI Drone Dock for Remote Tower Inspections
In a groundbreaking move for remote infrastructure maintenance, the Cordova Telecom Cooperative (CTC) has partnered with Alaska Remote Imaging (ARI) to test a year-round Drone [more…]
Drone Helps Culver City Police Catch Car Burglar in Late-Night Search
In a swift demonstration of Drone Technology‘s law enforcement capabilities, Culver City Police Department successfully used a drone to locate a suspect involved in a [more…]
Private Money Shapes Vegas Police Drone Program: Skydio’s $7.6M Deal Raises Questions
In a revealing investigation that pulls back the curtain on Police technology funding, TechCrunch exposed how venture capitalist Ben Horowitz orchestrated a major drone deployment [more…]
